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The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus department of Respiratory Care is seeking a Respiratory Therapist. This position will be responsible for respiratory therapy duties including oxygen and aerosol therapy, administration of specialty gases, application of ventilators, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, implement patient driven protocols, and other duties as assigned. Consult with and assist physicians and nurses with respiratory care plan for patients and facilitate the implementation of the physician's orders. Emergency Department staff may also cross train to assist with patient assessment, treatment protocols, EKGs, lines and labs and serve as a resource to the inpatient units.

*Respiratory Therapists must be a graduate of a Commission of Accreditation Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved program.

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.

Selected candidates with 2 years of experience may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on incentive if all qualifications are met including a minimum two-year commitment. ($5,000 sign-on for candidates with less than 2 years of experience). Current UI employees are not eligible.

Hours: 60% weekdays 1800-0600. Variable Sun to Thurs. No weekends or call.

Benefit highlights:

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options
Two available retirement plans-TIAA/CREF and IPERS with up to 10% employer contributions
Additional 403(b) and 457(b) voluntary retirement options
Flexible Spending Accounts

University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of a two or four year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program, or completion of the requirements to become registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Possess a current State of Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Possess a current CPR certification card.
Obtain registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care within six (6) months of date of hire.

Desired Qualifications:

Greater than one year of recent ICU level experience.
Experience with an electronic medical record documentation system.
Currently registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials). Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and education verification. Please contact emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu with any questions.

Additional Information

Classification Title: Respiratory Therapist
Appointment Type: SEIU
Schedule: Part-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Pay Level: 5
Starting Salary Minimum: $51,829
Starting Salary Maximum: Commensurate

Contact Information

Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Emilio Villagrana
Contact Email: emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu

Salary : $51,829

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